RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION OF THE BAKERSFIELD CITY COUNCIL APPROVING AN
AMENDMENT TO THE LAND USE MAP DESIGNATION OF THE
METROPOLITAN BAKERSFIELD GENERAL PLAN FROM ER (ESTATE
RESIDENTIAL) AND SR (SUBURBAN RESIDENTIAL) TO HMR (HIGH
MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL) OR MORE RESTRICTIVE DESIGNATION
GENERALLY LOCATED ON THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF STINE ROAD AND RYZONA DRIVE (8235 STINE ROAD) (GPA/ZC NO. 22-0372).
WHEREAS, Cornerstone Engineering, Inc. (applicant), on behalf of David Gill (property owner), is proposing a General Plan Amendment (GPA) and Zone Change (ZC) on approximately 3.71 acres located at 8235 Stine Road , as shown on attached Exhibit A . The request includes: (1) an amendment of the Land Use Element of the Metropolitan Bakersfield General Plan land use designation from ER (Estate Residential) and SR (Suburban Residential) to HMR (High Medium Density Residential) or more restrictive desig nation; and (2) a change in zone classification from R-S 2.5A (Residential Suburban 2.5 acre minimum) to R-2 (Small Lot Single-Unit Dwelling) Zone or more restrictive zone; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on April 16, 2026, and with no one wishing to speak in support or opposition, approved Resolution No. 37-26, which recommended that the City Council approve the Project; and WHEREAS, the Clerk of the City Council set Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at 5:15 p.m. in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 1501 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, California, as the time and place for a public hearing before the City Council to consider the approval of the amendment as required by Government Code Section 65355, and notice of the public hearing was given in the manner provided in Title 17 of the Bakersfield Municipal Code; and
WHEREAS, the City Council adopted a Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Project; and
WHEREAS, during the hearing, the City Council considered all facts, testimony, and evidence concerning the staff report, and the Planning Commission’s deliberation, and action.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Bakersfield City Council as follows:
1. The above recitals, incorporated herein, are true and correct.
2. The Planning Commission's findings as contained in its Resolution No. 37-26 are hereby adopted.
3. The Project is hereby approved located on the map as shown in Exhibit A, of which is incorporated herein.
4. The Project approved herein is hereby made part of the 4th amendment to the Land Use Element of the Metropolitan Bakersfield General Plan for calendar year 2024 in accordance with Government Code Section 65358 (b). o0o
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted by the Council of the City of Bakersfield at a regular meeting held on the 27th of May 2026 by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBER: _ Arias, Andre, Weir, Smith, Koman, Bashirtash, Kaur NOES: COUNCILMEMBER:
ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBER:
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBER:
JULIE DRIMAKIS, MMC
CITY CLERK and Ex Officio Clerk of
the Council of the City of Bakersfield
APPROVED:
By
KAREN GOH
Mayor of the City of Bakersfield
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
VIRGINIA GENNARO
City Attorney
By:
VIRIDIANA GALLARDO-KING
Deputy City Attorney
Exhibit A: General Plan Amendment Map
GPA/ZC 22-0372
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